| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-04 | New Year's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-01-07 | Orthodox Christmas | National |
| 2027-03-08 | International Women's Day | National |
| 2027-03-15 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2027-03-21 | Nowruz Holiday | National |
| 2027-03-22 | Nowruz Holiday | National |
| 2027-03-23 | Nowruz Holiday | National |
| 2027-03-24 | Nowruz Holiday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-05-01 | Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday | National |
| 2027-05-03 | Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-05-07 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National |
| 2027-05-09 | Victory Day | National |
| 2027-05-10 | Victory Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2027-07-06 | Capital Day | National |
| 2027-10-25 | Republic Day | National |
| 2027-12-16 | Independence Day | National |
How many public holidays does Kazakhstan have in 2027?
Kazakhstan has 19 public holidays in 2027: 15 national holidays, 4 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 16 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, August, September, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Kazakhstan's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Kazakhstan 2027
Kazakhstan's public holidays create 7 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Mon 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Monday 4 January).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 March: International Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 March to Monday 8 March).
- Sat 13 - Mon 15 March: Constitution Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 13 March to Monday 15 March).
- Sat 20 - Wed 24 March: Nowruz Holiday (5-day weekend, Saturday 20 March to Wednesday 24 March).
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 May: Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 May to Monday 3 May).
- Fri 7 - Mon 10 May: Defender of the Fatherland Day (4-day weekend, Friday 7 May to Monday 10 May).
- Sat 23 - Mon 25 October: Republic Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 23 October to Monday 25 October).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Kazakhstan 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 4 January 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for New Year's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 24 March 2027 (Wednesday) - given as the day off for Nowruz Holiday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 3 May 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 10 May 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Victory Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Kazakhstan: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Kazakhstan in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Kazakhstan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Kazakhstan (2027)
Our Kazakhstan public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
New Year's Day (observed)
Where 1 January falls at a weekend, several countries shift the public holiday to the following Monday or to another weekday, and the substituted date is labelled as observed. This ensures a day off is not lost to the weekend. The holiday itself opens the Gregorian calendar year and is celebrated with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings that usually begin on New Year's Eve.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour movement campaigns in the early twentieth century and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday, and flowers are traditionally given to women.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption or signing of a country's constitution. The date varies by nation: Norway marks 17 May, Denmark 5 June, Poland 3 May, Spain 6 December, India 26 January and Japan 3 May. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, parades and educational events about citizenship. In several countries it is treated as a celebration of national identity as much as of the legal document itself.
Victory Day
Victory Day commemorates a decisive military victory, most commonly the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Russia and several post Soviet states observe it on 9 May with large military parades and the Immortal Regiment marches, while Western Europe marks 8 May. Other countries use the name for different conflicts. Ceremonies usually include laying wreaths at war memorials and honouring surviving veterans.